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The day Diplomacy and Peace Conquered

The ink that dries upon the parchment in Geneva does not merely signify the quietude of guns;it chronicles a profound shift in the tides of global...

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Reviving Pakistan’s Maritime future: The task force steering the blue economy

Pakistan’s decision to establish a Maritime Task Force was shaped by pressing realities that demanded urgent reform. With ground trade routes to...

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Walking a Friendship Across Generations: Reflections from Xinjiang

Some journeys do not begin with the traveller. They begin decades earlier, carried quietly across generations until someone finally walks them into...

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Oceans and law: From reed boats to high seas

BOAT making, from Egyptians to modern shipbuilding, is not just a story of technological evolution. From reed boats on the Nile to ships navigating...

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NAFSA and risk to Pakistan’s SPS credibility

In May 2025, Pakistan announced the establishment of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), replacing the Department of Plant...

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Water is life, not a weapon: A Pakistani voice on the Indus

EVERY Pakistani child learns one truth before almost any other. Our rivers are our life. The Indus, the mighty Sindh, is not just water flowing to the...

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Smart cities need sustainable water management

IMAGINE, you live in a city, where all the basic amenities for a sustainable living are available. Education, Health, economic opportunities and...

05.07.2026 30

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Water is life, not a weapon: A Pakistani voice on the Indus

EVERY Pakistani child learns one truth before almost any other. Our rivers are our life. The Indus, the mighty Sindh, is not just water flowing to the...

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From ChatGPT to digital genius

JUST a few years ago, ChatGPT was known as an AI chatbot that could answer questions. Today, it has become one of the world’s smartest digital...

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Pakistan’s biotech moment for agriculture

THE approval of the National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy by the Prime Minister and the Federal Cabinet was an important and timely step for...

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Lessons from Surah Hud-11

SURAH Hud is a powerful reminder of steadfastness, accountability, patience and the consequences of rejecting Allah’s guidance Through the stories...

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Smart policing reclaiming Peshawar

THE evolving landscape of law enforcement in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Peshawar, is witnessing a much-needed and commendable transformation....

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A mourning for a sovereignty sold in silence

THIS is an absolute *red alert* and a definitive warning for the survival of the state. Pakistan is under a coordinated, lethal economic espionage...

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Crime or cry for help?

WHEN a person reaches a point where death seems easier than life, the essential question is no longer whether the law has been broken. It is what...

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Livestock: A catalyst for Pak agri & economic growth

PAKISTAN’S livestock sector remains the backbone of the country’s agricultural economy, contributing nearly 62 percent to agricultural value...

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Mahrang Baloch: Accountability, not immunity

AN international narrative is being carefully constructed around Mahrang Baloch. It is a narrative pushed through advocacy campaigns, amplified...

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PSX gains over 3,700 points on first day of FY27

Sustains its positive momentum from Tuesday, reaching 184,050.10 points.

01.07.2026 30

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The widening generation gap

AN adult often complains, saying, “My parents do not understand my problems. The world is moving rapidly, but they are still living in the old age....

01.07.2026 30

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CPEC 2.0 and Pakistan’s digital future: From infrastructure to innovation

TO commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, the recent visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif gained...

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Health budget priorities

PAKISTAN’S federal budget for 2026-27 allocates Rs53.5 billion to the Ministry of National Health Services, with around Rs16 billion earmarked for...

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National Paigham-e-Aman Committee: Building a global model for peace, religious harmony and national cohesion

National Paigham-e-Aman Committee: Building a global model for peace, religious harmony and national cohesion

Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, mutual respect, responsible leadership and shared national objective....

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National Paigham-e-Aman Committee: Building a global model for peace, religious harmony and national cohesion

Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, mutual respect, responsible leadership and shared national objective....

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SMDA & strategic prevention of war

Wars rarely begin when the first salvo is fired. Miscalculations have already accumulated and military leaders have convinced themselves that the...

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Mobility, taxes and trust

ON any weekday morning in Pakistan’s major cities, the same scene plays out thousands of times. A student books a bike ride to avoid missing class....

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Budget FY27: Are we investing enough in the social sector?

The 2027 Budget for Pakistan has been announced at a critical time. Despite last year’s period of global political and economic instability, the...

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Pakistan’s diplomacy pulled the world back from the war!

FOR decade, a persistent and well-funded propaganda by India aimed to portray Pakistan as a peripheral country that was unstable, untrustworthy and a...

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A treaty on brink: Indus waters agreement in peril

IT has been over a year since India placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, a decision that has fundamentally shaken one of the most...

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Khula cases: A lawyer’s perspective

RECENT reports indicate a sharp rise in the number of khula cases being registered in Islamabad. According to reports, more than 300 family cases are...

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From Switzerland to Hormuz: Pakistan’s quiet diplomatic role

FOLLOWING Pakistan’s successful effort to bring American and Iranian officials to the same table in Islamabad, it now appears those were merely...

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Barclays upgrades Pakistan's sovereign debt to 'overweight' on improved oil market outlook: report

Resilience of Pakistan’s external position "cannot be ignored", Bloomberg cites analysts as saying.

25.06.2026 20

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From mediation to markets: CPEC 2.0 westward opportunity

AT a time when regional tensions have long constrained Pakistan’s economic potential, recent diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran with...

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From sunshine of Gwadar to hope of fields: How global development initiative continues a new chapter of China-Pakistan ‘ironclad’ friendship

In Urdu, there is a widely circulated phrase— “Chin-Pak Dosti Zindabad,” meaning “Long live China–Pakistan friendship.” This expression...

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South Korea’s economic resilience during 2026 energy crisis

2026 US-Iran war and blockade of Strait of Hormuz led to impulsive disruptions in the price of global energy supply resulting in economic instability...

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Who Will Build Tomorrow’s Pakistan? The Brain Drain Dilemma

Once upon a time, the pathway to success in Pakistan seemed simple. Achieve good grades, pursue a respected profession, get a job, settle down, and...

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Pooling multilateral strength: How the global governance initiative empowers the International order

Today, humanity finds itself in an era that is deeply interconnected yet confronted with multiple and overlapping challenges. From cross-border...

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Broadband: State, operators and the public

THE Senate IT Committee has deferred the Telecom Reorganization Amendment Bill 2026. This delay stems from concerns that the government’s proposed...

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Constitutional devolution without design: Pakistan’s power sector

Pakistan’s constitutional order underwent significant political decentralisation fol-lowing the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan...

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Weathering the storm together for 75 Years: Advancing human capital and youth cooperation for a shared future

Over the past 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, the two countries have built a close community with...

21.06.2026 40

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Finance minister addresses NA on budget FY27

NA debates 140 recommendations made by the Senate on the budget.

20.06.2026 30

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Beneath the Karakoram: Civilizational Exchange and Mutual Learning

 How the Global Civilization Initiative Illuminates a More Inclusive Future of People-to-People Connectivity between China and Pakistan The Karakoram...

20.06.2026 30

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Navigating world on an empty stomach

IN the middle of immediate political and economic crises, Pakistan’s leadership remains oblivious to a looming existential challenge that is to...

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Privatization of public universities

EDUCATION policy is central to national development, with universities playing a vital role in human capital, research and institutional capacity. The...

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Blood in Quetta, Jhang and across Pakistan

JUST days ago, a young woman in Quetta had acid thrown across her face for rejecting a marriage proposal. In Jhang, another woman was gang-raped and...

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Lessons from Surah Yunus (Surah 10)

SURAH Yunus reminds us of the true purpose of life. Allah created the sun as a radiant source of light and the moon as a reflected light, and placed...

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Pakistan’s universities at a crossroads

PAKISTAN’S higher education system has reached a stage where further progress can no longer be measured by counting campuses, programmes or...

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Critical failure of Islamabad wildlife management board

RECENTLY, news was published that a flock of rare migratory greater flamingos was killed at Rawal Lake on June 3. Pakistan constitutes an important...

18.06.2026 30

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Info minister terms FY2027 budget 'relief-oriented'

Says certain segments are criticising for the sake of criticising.

17.06.2026 20

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The head of snake: Ending Taliban’s double game

THERE is a ritual that plays out with clockwork precision in the corridors of Kabul. Pakistan acts against a terrorist hideout. Within hours, the...

16.06.2026 30

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The Achilles heel of national security

History teaches a harsh but enduring lesson: no external enemy can achieve its objectives without assistance from within. Betrayal, subversion, and...

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Finance minister touts proposed FY27 budget as 'significant progress' in path to economic growth

Aurangzeb is providing further details about the proposed budget for FY26-27.

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